Winning blow: knight to d8 (c6·2)
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TypeWinning blow
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
36. Nxd8 Rh8 37. Qc6+ Kxd8 38. Rde1
Why it works
- Best move. knight to d8 is exactly what the engine plays (#3).
- Spot on — queen to c6 (#2).
- A natural move: rook to e1.
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kxd8, then Qe8+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #335.
SP-335 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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